Colgate-Palmolive Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Prime100

As part of its growth strategy, which includes investing in faster-growing product segments adjacent to its core categories, Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Care TopCo Pty Ltd, owner of the Prime100 pet food brand. This acquisition provides the Company’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition division with an entry into the fast-growing fresh pet food category while complementing its existing science-led, veterinarian-endorsed specialty pet food diets and strengthening its presence in the Australian pet food market.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Prime100 is a fresh pet food brand offering both refrigerated and shelf stable products, sold to pet specialty and other retailers in Australia. Launched in 2014, Prime100 is a leading fresh pet food brand in Australia, driven by its science-backed product lines and veterinary endorsement.